Used Mercedes-Benz EQC buying guide
A used Mercedes-Benz EQC typically costs $47,600–$58,300 (2020 cars, November 2026). It has 2 recalls in Australia, 1 of them serious (fire risk or loss of power), all with a free fix. Battery warranty: 8 yrs / 160,000 km. Here's what to pay, what goes wrong and what to check.
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Used Mercedes-Benz EQC prices by year
Typical November 2026 prices. Each range spans the versions sold that year, from the base model to the top one; kilometres and condition move a car within it.
2019–22 (EQC 400)
417 km range (claimed), 110 kW fast charging (CCS2).
- 2020$47,600–$58,300About 2 years of battery warranty left
Warranty left is counted from the year the car was first sold, so check the exact date it was first registered.
Mercedes-Benz EQC recalls in Australia (2)
Every recall has a free fix at a dealer, so a recall doesn't rule a car out. Make sure each one was done: ask for the paperwork or enter the VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
- Safety Steering control unit wiring can let water in and short, so the power steering can fail. Checked and fixed by a dealer. (2019–21, Recall, 15 Nov 2021)
- Fire risk Steering control unit wiring can let water in: power steering can fail, with a fire risk. Shared with the C-Class and GLC. (2020 (sold Feb 2020 to Jul 2021), Recall, 2021)
Battery and warranty
8 yrs / 160,000 km. The warranty runs from when the car was first sold, so a 2020 car has about 2 years left and a 2020 car about 2 years left. Ask for a battery health (state of health) report before you buy: how to check the battery, including independent tests from about $200. If it ever needs one: what a new battery costs.
Running costs
At 250 km a week with NSW prices, a 2019–22 (EQC 400) Mercedes-Benz EQC costs about $20 a week charged mostly at home, or $38 on public fast chargers.
Checklist for a used Mercedes-Benz EQC
- Make sure both steering recalls were done (Mercedes dealer or VIN check).
- Heavy and thirsty for an EV: expect about 21–23 kWh per 100 km.
- Do a PPSR check for finance owing or a written-off history.
- Check the charging cables come with it, and take our used EV checklist.
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Common questions
How much is a used Mercedes-Benz EQC in Australia?
Typically $47,600–$58,300 for 2020 cars (November 2026), depending on the year, version, kilometres and condition.
Does the Mercedes-Benz EQC have any recalls?
Yes, 2 in Australia, including 1 serious one (fire risk or loss of power). All have a free fix. Check the VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au to make sure they were done.
What is the battery warranty on a used Mercedes-Benz EQC?
8 yrs / 160,000 km. It transfers to the next owner and runs from when the car was first sold, so check how much is left.
Is a used Mercedes-Benz EQC a good buy?
It's worth a look if the recalls were done and the price is right. We didn't find a pattern of common faults. It makes most sense if you can charge at home.
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How we work it out, and our sources
Weekly cost = the car's energy use × 250 km × your electricity or fuel price, with 90% of charging at home. Prices are list prices at October 2026; check with the dealer.
- Electricity: 2026–27 default rates (AER, Victorian Default Offer, state retailers). Public charging: Sydney network prices, July 2026.
- Petrol and diesel: ACCC capital-city averages, 21 October 2026.
- Cars: maker figures via CarExpert, Drive, CarsGuide and EV Central. Plug-in electric range is taken as 80% of the claim.
- Servicing: published capped prices; marked as an estimate where not yet published (CarExpert comparison).
- Tyres: an EV set lasts about 35,000 km, a petrol or hybrid set 50,000 km (RACV); prices from Gridly.
- Home charger: about $2,000 installed ($1,000–$3,000). Novated leases: PwC summary.
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